Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe
Fresh spaghetti noodles piled high with house made marinara and homemade meatballs. Served with garlic toast.
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Ingredients
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For the Meatballs
For the Marinara Sauce
For the Spaghetti
For the Garlic Toast
Method
Preparing the Meatballs
- 1
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Making the Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add canned whole tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Simmer for 20 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.
Cooking the Spaghetti
- 6
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 7
Cook the Spaghetti
Add fresh spaghetti noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Garlic Toast
- 8
Make Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- 9
- 10
Toast the Bread
Place the bread under the broiler until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
Assembling the Dish
- 11
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large bowl, add the cooked spaghetti and marinara sauce, tossing to coat the noodles evenly.
- 12
Serve
Plate the spaghetti topped with meatballs and serve with garlic toast on the side.